Around our house, Saturdays are a day to prep for the upcoming week since I work full-time outside our home. I've had to learn the art of being super organized so that during the work week our home doesn't become crazy around meal time.
Since our daughter Ashley works every Saturday morning, this is usually the time Andrew in knee deep in yard work (he get's a break this week since he's at the cabin); so I'm armed and ready in the kitchen preppin' meals for the week.
It does take A LOT of organization on the front end; (more on this later) but once I discovered a routine, it runs like a well oiled machine.
Today I'll be making yummy blueberry muffins and sausage/cheese biscuits which will work perfectly for part of our breakfast menu this week. Simply pop em in the microwave and a warm yummy breakfast will be just minutes away.
I will also be preparing Chicken Wraps (for lunches next week) which will work perfectly for our church picnic which is tomorrow.
Here's the recipe for the wraps, trust me...they are WONDERFUL!!!!
Mix a day ahead of time:
1 1/2 C.Mayo
1/2 C. BBQ Sauce
2 Tbsp. Fiesta party dip seasoning (by Tastefully Simple) (Optional...but good)
Pecans:
2 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 C. Water
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 1/2 C.chopped pecans
Beat eggs and salt until foamy. Add remaining ingredients. Fold in pecans and butter. Spread on baking pan with sides. Bake @350 degrees for 25 minutes. Stir every 6 minutes. Cool pecans on wax paper. (you won't need all these pecans for the wraps, but very worth making because they are very good on salads)
Then:
6 X-lg. flour tortillas (or Burritos)
4-Cups (or more if you like) chopped cooked chicken..or use shaved chicken slices
Tomatoes chopped
Red Pepper chopped
Feta Cheese chopped (or Mozzerella cheese)
Green Onion chopped(or romaine lettuce))
Pecans (above)
Cooked bacon chopped
Spread tortillas with mayo mixture. Top with spinach leaves in an even layer to 1 inch from edge. Sprinkle tortillas with remaining ingreedients. Roll up tightly. Roll in wax paper. Tie with twine, or ribbon and chill. Before putting on serving tray, cut between twine into individual sandwiches.
Refridge overnight.
Praying that you have a WONDERFUL day!
Kim~
I have a question about this recipe. It sounds wonderful and simple, but my family,for the most part,is not pecan (or nut eaters).
ReplyDeleteDo you have to add the pecans to this to make it turn out like it does or can the pecan's be optional and still have a delicious wrap?
Hey there~
ReplyDeleteThe pecan's are just an extra little something to add to the wraps. If you don't like nuts/can't have them, you'll still get a great tasting wraps without them.
The real flavoring comes from the mayo/bbq mix!!
Have a great day!
Kim~
I work work outside the home during the week and need to get organized. Sadly, I haven't been. I'd try to visit here often and see if you;ve posted more recipe :) - thanks for this one.
ReplyDeleteGals, I often use romaine lettuce instead of spinach. The recipe can certain be adapted to your likes. :-)
ReplyDeleteKim~
Sounds delicious, Kim! I wouldn't have ever thought about combining mayo with BBQ sauce, but I will definitely try it! We've had "wraps" a few times, but not lately. What a good idea for a summertime meal though! Thanks! =)
ReplyDelete~ Leah